About Health and Human Services
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The City of Somerville Health and Human Services Department is committed to the protection of the health of our community through our work in disease prevention, community engagement, and the promotion of healthy behaviors.
The Department regulates smoking in restaurants and bars and monitors the sale of tobacco products to youth. The Department also prepares to respond to Bioterrorism disasters by coordinating with regional and local emergency preparedness efforts, assists in the control of communicable diseases through immunizations, surveillance, and works collaboratively with the Cambridge Health Alliance and Somerville School Department to develop and implement the Youth Risk Behavior Surveys for all 6-12 grade students.
Most recently, the Health and Human Services Department has taken the lead on addressing alcohol and drug prevention activities in particular to implementing the Mayor's Oxycontin Work Group and Suicide Prevention Work Group. Data from the local youth risk behavior survey show that both drugs and alcohol and risk of suicide ideation are above statewide levels.
Contact Information
Monday - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
TAB Building
167 Holland St
Somerville, MA 02144
United States
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The following is a list of private companies that offer needle, syringe (sharps), bodily waste, and similar clean up services in Somerville, in alphabetical order.
The inclusion of any business in this listing is for informational purposes solely for the convenience of residents. The City of Somerville does not endorse, recommend, or certify any listed business or its services. Residents who choose to contract with any listed providers do so entirely at their own risk. For questions about this listing or to request corrections, additions, or removal, please email the Inspectional Services Department at isd@somervillema.gov. The City may update, add, or remove listings at its sole discretion.
| Company Name | Website | Phone Number |
| Bio-One Boston | https://www.bostonbioone.com/ | 774-501-3464 |
| Bio Pro Boston | https://www.bioproboston.com/ | 978-380-4075 |
| Biohazard Pro | https://biohazardpro.com/ | 617-869-4348 |
| PuroClean of Somerville | https://www.puroclean.com/somerville-ma/ | 857-995-6440 |
| ServiceMaster Disaster Associates | https://www.servicemasterrestore.com/servicemaster-disaster-associates-stoneham/ | 781-531-9634 |
| SERVPRO of Medford / Everett | https://www.servpro.com/locations/ma/servpro-of-medford-everett/services/cleaning/specialty/biohazard-cleaning | 781-627-4890 |
| SERVPRO of East Boston, Chelsea & Revere | https://www.servpro.com/locations/ma/servpro-of-east-boston-chelsea-revere/services/cleaning/specialty/biohazard-cleaning | 617-567-3777 |
| Trauma Services | https://www.traumaservices.com/ | 888-489-4306 |
If you find used or unused needles:
DO NOT handle them yourself. Call 311 to request safe removal by trained staff.
If you find used or unused needles on private property:
DO NOT handle them yourself. Alert the property owner. The City will not remove sharps from private property. If you are a property owner, please see this list of sharps and biohazard removal companies: www.somervillema.gov/hhs. Please do not place the sharps on public property for removal, as this may place the public at greater risk and be in violation of municipal ordinances.
If you find drugs or drug paraphernalia on public property:
If you find material you believe could be drugs, do not handle or touch those materials yourself. Call 911 if you believe there is an immediate risk to others, such as in a public park or near a school. Otherwise, report the issue to 311. Trained staff will be dispatched to collect and safely dispose of the items.
If you find drugs or drug paraphernalia on private property:
If you find material you believe could be drugs, do not handle or touch those materials yourself. Alert the property owner. The City will not remove drugs or drug paraphernalia from private property. If you are a property owner, please see this list of sharps and biohazard removal companies: www.somervillema.gov/hhs. Please do not place the sharps on public property for removal, as this may place the public at greater risk and be in violation of municipal ordinances.
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